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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT

May 20, 1942

On May 20, 1942, the facility was commissioned Cunningham Field, named in honor of the Marine Corps' first aviator, Lieutenant Colonel Alfred A. Cunningham. The completed facility was later renamed Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, after a local post office situated among cherry trees.

 

Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise 2: Command and Control
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Feb. 22, 2023 | 0:20
Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise 2: Command and Control
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Feb. 22, 2023 | 0:20
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Marines participate in a 7-ton-pull during the 75th anniversary field meet competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 12, 2016. Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marines of all ranks and ages came together to compete in numerous events testing their strength, teamwork and unit spirit. Some of the events the competitors participated in include: an all ranks relay, rifle relay race, unit soccer, a 7-ton pull and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

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